Oblivion Remastered: Is Luck Good or Worth It?

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Feeling lucky in Oblivion Remastered? Probably not because you're here wondering if putting points into the Luck stat actually does anything. Fair question, since even after all these years, Luck still feels like that one stat Bethesda threw in just to confuse people.

Here’s what Luck actually does and whether it’s worth your precious level-up points.

What Does Luck Do in Oblivion Remastered?

Luck is a universal stat. It quietly boosts—or hurts—all your skills depending on where it sits:

• If Luck is 50: Nothing happens. The universe shrugs.

• If Luck is above 50: You get a hidden bonus to all skills.

• If Luck is below 50: The game gives you a subtle slap, lowering your skill effectiveness.

The formula is simple: 0.4 x (Luck - 50) = Hidden Skill Bonus

So at 60 Luck, you get +4 to every skill (but you won’t see it on your character sheet). At 100 Luck, you’re rocking a silent +20 to all skills in the background.

But—this bonus doesn’t let skills go beyond 100 in terms of visible effects. If your skill is already maxed, Luck won’t push it to some mythical superpower level, except for things like Acrobatics where higher numbers still matter.

Is Luck Worth Leveling?

Here’s the short answer:
Early on? Yes, it’s decent. Long-term? Not really.

• Why You Might Level Luck:

  • It gives a solid boost to weak or underused skills.

  • It helps in the early game when every little bit counts.

  • If you're going for a "jack-of-all-trades" build, Luck smooths out rough edges.

• Why You Might Ignore It:

  • Other attributes like Strength, Endurance, or Intelligence give far better returns.

  • Once your key skills hit 100, Luck’s bonus is mostly wasted.

  • It has almost no direct impact outside of skill boosts—no secret loot bonuses, no magical good fortune.

Final Blurb

If you like the idea of being the luckiest adventurer in Cyrodiil, sure—sprinkle some points into Luck. But if you're aiming for an efficient, powerhouse build, focus on attributes that actually show up on the stat sheet. Luck won’t save you from a Daedric warhammer to the face no matter how high it is.

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